Beyond Bread: Where to Eat Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian and More in JXN
Whether you have longtime dietary restrictions or are looking to incorporate more plant-based foods into your diet, Jackson has several spots to kick your cravings while nixing things like bread, meat, and dairy – all without sacrificing flavor.
Loaded Lettuce
With two locations in Jackson (Westland Plaza and North Fondren), Loaded Lettuce is your go-to spot for a home-style salad bar. Prepared with fresh and locally sourced ingredients, choose from seasonal options to create your own Instagrammable salad bowl.
Aplos Simple Mediterranean
A fast-fine Mediterranean restaurant in Highland Village, Aplos has something for your entire crew, including those needing gluten-sensitive, dairy-free, or vegetarian options. Blending Italian, Grecian, and Middle Eastern ingredients, Aplos shines with its Mediterranean wraps, salads, lunch plates, and Neapolitan pizzas – GF crust available.
Aladdin Mediterranean
A mainstay of Fondren, Aladdin offers authentic traditional and vegetarian dishes for breakfast through dinner. Try their Vegetable Kabobs, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Fattoush Salad, or their Vegetarian Plate – a falafel sampler served with falafel patties, tahini, hummus, tabouleh, and vegetarian dolmades.
Juva Juice and Smoothie Bar
Utilizing the power of cold-pressed fruits and vegetables, Juva prides itself on extracting the key nutrients from its produce to fortify its smoothies and juice blends. Enjoy a spectrum of sippable options, from health tonics to vegan post-workout protein smoothies, to “treat yourself” shakes with better-for-you ingredients.
Taste of the Caribbean
While not strictly vegan or vegetarian, Taste of the Caribbean is a tropical takeout spot in downtown Jackson that has several notable fresh entrees and side dishes, including its Jamaican Jerk Chicken and rice, oxtails, and cabbage.
